A Little Bit of Paradise- Maui 2014

Joe and I decided to plan a trip for our 5 year anniversary this year.  Originally, we were thinking we'd go in February, but this little surprise pregnancy changed our plans a bit! Maui was perfect! Just warm, gorgeous and so relaxing. We did a few activities and excursions but I mostly loved just lounging, reading, relaxing, etc.  Honestly, it was paradise. Now get ready for a huge picture overload... I'll try to caption as I go.

After a long day of traveling, we were really excited to get there.
We walked along the warm beach and hung out by the pool until the sun went down.

I dunno, I just feel like you have to take at least one picture like this while you're at the beach...

Beach day!

We seriously had so many delicious drinks. 

This was the night we went to Warren and Anabelle's Magic Show.
It's like a comedy act and magic show all in one. We were pretty tired because of the time change but we were
 laughing so hard. Haha. And if you know Joe, he is easily amused so he was basically crying at multiple points from laughter. 

The start of our journey on the Road to Hana. 

This drive was insanely beautiful!
It's a little crazy with these narrow roads and twists and turns in the jungle for like 2 hours...
so I'm not sure I'd do it again haha.  Especially not pregnant! But, it really was so pretty. 

Snorkeling adventures.

I tagged along with Joe while he golfed on the Kapalua Bay Course.

Random pic on our way to the Luau.

I was kind of sick this night so I didn't really eat any of the food served at the Luau.
 I'm sure I missed out on some amazing stuff. :(
But, it was still fun and I loved the performances!

On our last day there we went to the Grand Waillea for the most amazing massages!
I definitely saw way too many naked ladies at the mineral baths....
But other than that it was heavenly.

View from our bedroom balcony on our last evening in Maui.

Special thanks to my parents for watching our boys while we were gone!! (Especially my mom:)) They are the greatest Bampa and Grams ever! 

Just a really quick video I threw together of some of our adventures in Maui. 

Maui 2014 from Haven Andelin on Vimeo.

Baby #3

Surprise!! Baby #3 is baking! I definitely didn't expect to be pregnant with my third child at 24 years old, but that's just the way life goes I guess! We've been fortunate to be able to plan and get pregnant without any problem with the first two and I realize a baby at any time is such a blessing. It'll be a little crazy for awhile, but we know how to be parents and I love my babies more than anything.

I'm about 14 weeks nows. The past two months have been a bit rough.  Nausea off and on 24/7 plus exhaustion/low energy don't mix well with an active toddler and an increasingly active baby.  But, we've made it through what was hopefully the worst and I'm hoping to feel that 2nd trimester bliss any day now :) It has already gotten a little better.  I mostly just love toast and popcorn all the time and need to eat like every 2 hours. I swear I noticed a difference in my tummy at 5 weeks.  I think I show earlier and earlier with each pregnancy.  So, basically I will be massive by the end of this :/

Anyway, we're excited for this sweet spirit to join our family.  I honestly believe this baby was meant to come at this time for a reason and we continue to feel the Lord's guiding hand in our lives.

Cohen's taking notes from the best big brother.
(Love my little models.) 

This last one might more accurately reflect their feelings on the situation ;)

Cohen Kay - 9 Months Old!

Active.  That's the first thing I think of to describe the stage Cohen is in right now.  My once chill baby has become a non-stop active, little guy!  I was reading what I said about Hayes at 9 months old and I could copy and paste the majority of it. They are soo much alike at this age, it’s nuts.  Cohen is not content being on the ground anymore. Nooo, no.  He wants to hold your hands and walk around constantly.  He climbs up anything he can, walks along things, and falls… quite a bit… Although, he is getting better at softer landings.  He likes his walker okay, but would rather you help him walk. He could not care less about t.v. or any baby toys.  I think he sees his big brother and just wants to play like a big boy!

I’m amazed at the bond between these brothers already.  When we first brought Cohen home, I thought Hayes would never like him.. haha.  But, they play and laugh together all the time.  Hayes loves to do weird stuff and make him laugh.  He is also sweet to him and will bring Cohen toys and ask me if it’s okay to feed him things.  Hayes is definitely Cohen’s favorite person.  Cohen will just see him and start giggling.   I love to watch them together. 

Cohen is over this baby food stuff.  He wants normal food and a sippy cup.  It makes meal times a little harder, but I tend to just blend up whatever I can.  String cheese, fruit, and bits of toast are probably his favorites.  Still no teeth!

His little personality is shining through more and more and I love to see the light in his eyes as he learns and understands more.  We’ve just begun with some signing, which he kind of hates, but I’m hoping he’ll come around :) He says “dada” and “mama.” Usually “dada” when he is happy and “mamamama” when he is sad…

We put him to sleep at about 8 p.m. and he still sleeps through the night (almost always) which is great! But, he tends to wake up at about 6:30 a.m. which never gets easier haha.

We love this little guy and watching him grow! He’s the cutest and continually makes us smile. 

Ahh, I can't get enough of this little face!

Saturday Shenanigans with Hayes.

Sending Dad a pic of his cute, little haircut from Grams.
Those thighs!

Always.

Saddest face!

So happy after a good nap!

Trying to get a normal pic with these two in their Sunday best was near impossible haha.
#cheeseballs

WA Adventures- All the Rest!!

Ferry Ride/ Picnic by the Beach

These two cousins are the cutest.

Tennis

Hayes got his first taste of tennis and was loving it.

Crab Hunting at the Beach

Cuties.

We found tons of crabs! I found a little starfish too.

The beach is a good place to ponder...

Hayes the Farm Hand

Hayes was helping Uncle Spencer with some chores.

Until next time beautiful Washington!

WA Adventures- Boulder River Trail

We hiked the Boulder River Trail while in Washington and it was beautiful.  I should have taken more pictures of the scenery because it was awesome.  Except for a few rain drops it was such nice hiking weather and a pretty waterfall waited for us at the end of the trail.

While everyone else was enjoying the beautiful waterfall, Hayes just wanted to play Angry Birds....
He was tired and grumpy, so we just let him.... haha

Being carried the whole way on that hike must have really worn Hayes out...
He needed to spend some time on the hammock when we got back.
He loves his Uncle Spencer.